What are some important topics in GATE Computer Science and Engineering?
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The GATE CS is one of the most demanding paper taken by the aspirants. Here are some of the important high-weightage topics and chapters that are frequently asked in the GATE exam every year.
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Operation Systems
- Databases and Computer Networks.
Every year, more than 8 to 12 marks of questions are extracted from these topics. The questions range from easy to challenging. So, it is advisable to focus on these topics for GATE preparation.
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